| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $150.40 | 13.150% | $170.1776 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.90 | 5.654% | $192.1846 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.99 | 8.416% | $37.9348 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.95 | 7.668% | $148.528 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.64 | 8.483% | $110.2621 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.51 | 6.497% | $159.2237 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.26 | 9.849% | $36.5358 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.65 | $854.8466 | $854.84 | $854.90 | $854.80 | |